AGR grant update: district reports strong K2D3 literacy and math growth, fewer students needing intensive supports

AGR grant update: district reports strong K2D3 literacy and math growth, fewer students needing intensive supports

Wisconsin / School Districts / West Allis-West Milwaukee School District

District teaching-and-learning staff told the board that AGR-funded strategies (18:1 class ratios, school-based instructional coaches, 1:1 reading teachers) are producing strong typical and aggressive growth in K2D3; staff also described reduced testing burden and use of UFLI to supplement Scholastic for phonics.

Auditors issue unmodified opinion for West Allis-West Milwaukee; material20weakness noted on statement preparation

Auditors issue unmodified opinion for West Allis-West Milwaukee; material20weakness noted on statement preparation

Wisconsin / School Districts / West Allis-West Milwaukee School District

Baker Tilly delivered an unmodified opinion on the district27s FY2025 financial statements and reported no compliance findings on federal and state grants. Auditors noted a material weakness tied to the firm preparing the financial statements and recommended reconciling Skyward budget records to board-approved budgets.

Board approves consent agenda including teacher contracts; schedules executive session on student disciplinary matter

Board approves consent agenda including teacher contracts; schedules executive session on student disciplinary matter

Wisconsin / School Districts / West Allis-West Milwaukee School District

The West Allis‑West Milwaukee School Board approved consent items including minutes, employment summaries and issuance of regular teacher contracts; it separately approved preliminary nonrenewal notices and then moved into an executive session to consider a student disciplinary expulsion under Wisconsin statute.

District reports progress on referendum projects and outlines possible phase‑2 priorities

District reports progress on referendum projects and outlines possible phase‑2 priorities

Wisconsin / School Districts / West Allis-West Milwaukee School District

District staff reported completion of multiple roofing projects, the Central Field House opening, and a 2026 construction program covering Nathan Hale, Irving, Pershing and Frank Lloyd Wright. Board members discussed potential use of surplus funds and urged consideration of classroom and CTE investments for broader student impact.

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